Roy, a successful software developer, had meticulously planned the perfect proposal for his girlfriend, Karen. They were dining at their favorite restaurant, a place brimming with their shared memories. As the evening progressed, a new waiter, nervous and discreet, slipped a note into Roy’s pocket. The note read: “Don’t drink the wine! The police are on their way!”

Roy was puzzled but decided to heed the warning. Just as he was about to ask Karen to marry him, the restaurant’s doors burst open, and police officers rushed in, arresting Karen. Roy was stunned and confused. The waiter, who had been observing the commotion, urged him to leave immediately and go home.

At home, Roy discovered a man in the middle of fleeing the premises. It turned out this man was Karen’s secret husband. The two had been orchestrating a series of crimes together, using Karen to drug and rob unsuspecting victims. The waiter had recognized Karen from a previous incident where she had employed a similar scheme.

Roy was overwhelmed by the revelation but was deeply grateful to the waiter for his intervention. He thanked him profusely and offered a generous reward. Karen and her husband were arrested and showed no remorse for their actions.

This dramatic turn of events taught Roy a powerful lesson: sometimes, what seems like a perfect plan can be derailed by unseen threats, but vigilance and timely intervention can prevent disaster.